1991 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 310 kg more than 1991 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 525 | Estate |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |